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National Farm-City Week, 2006
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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
November 8, 2006

National Farm-City Week, 2006
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America



Throughout our history, America's farmers and ranchers have demonstrated
the values of determination, faith, love of family, and patriotism. The
contributions of America's farmers and ranchers help keep our economy
moving forward, and during National Farm-City Week we underscore the vital
partnership between America's rural and urban industries.

By providing raw materials, energy, and a safe and healthy food supply, our
farmers and ranchers help enrich our lives and create economic
opportunities across our Nation. As good stewards of the land, they help
preserve the farming industry and way of life for future generations.

Farmers are playing an increasingly important role in reducing our
dependence on foreign oil by growing crops such as soybeans and corn that
can be used as alternative sources of energy. Our agricultural sector also
cooperates with shippers, processors, marketers, transporters, and others
to make these vital goods available to the public. My Administration is
committed to helping these dedicated individuals succeed, and we must
continue investing in agricultural research programs,

working to reduce tariffs and other trade barriers, and opening up markets
for American products overseas.

During National Farm-City Week, and throughout the year, we honor the
farmers, ranchers, and all those working to build strong relationships
between our rural and urban communities. Our economy is strong and growing,
and behind the numbers are the stories of hard-working Americans who help
spur our economic prosperity and feed our country and the world.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 17 through
November 23, 2006, as National Farm-City Week. I encourage all Americans to
join in recognizing farmers, ranchers, and other professionals who work to
produce our agricultural abundance.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.

GEORGE W. BUSH

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